How many syllables in “mutagen”?
syllables in "mutagen"
Word details
Syllables
3
mu · ta · gen
Letters
7
m · u · t · a · g · e · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “mutagen”
The word “mutagen” contains 3 syllables, divided as mu · ta · gen. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mutagen" have?
"mutagen" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mutagen" into syllables?
"mutagen" is divided into syllables as: mu · ta · gen.
What is the Scrabble score for "mutagen"?
The Scrabble score for "mutagen" is 10 points.
Using “mutagen” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mutagen" (mu · ta · gen) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mutagen” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “mutagen”
The letters in “mutagen” can be rearranged to spell one other word: augment.